Reaching Consensus among UBC Dentistry Faculty and Students on Basic Biomedical Science Learning Objectives

TitleReaching Consensus among UBC Dentistry Faculty and Students on Basic Biomedical Science Learning Objectives
Faculty/College/UnitDentistry
StatusCompleted
Duration1 Year
Initiation04/01/2011
Completion12/31/2012
Project Summary

The main purpose of this project is to identify the foundational biomedical sciences learning objectives required for new graduates of the UBC Dentistry program by surveying UBC dental students and faculty. The Delphi Method will be employed to facilitate reaching a 75% consensus among panelists within each of the thirteen courses reviewed. Survey results will influence immediate and future curriculum design to improve learning for all four years of dental students.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2011/2012
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorLeandra Best
Year 1: Funded Amount3,900
Year 1: Team Members

Leandra Best, Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Dentistry
HsingChi von Bergmann, Associate Professor, Faculty of Dentistry
Eli Whitney, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Dentistry
Sandra Fastlicht, Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Dentistry
Joanne Walton, Professor, Faculty of Dentistry